It's back! | Lufthansa AIRBUS A380 Economy Class (Upper Deck) from Los Angeles to Munich in 2024!
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In 2024, Lufthansa's long-haul Economy Class product shows promising improvements, from the meals to the hard product. An enjoyable flight I am happy to bring you along on.
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Lufthansa
Aircraft: Airbus A380
Registration: D-AIMM
Flight Time: 10h 15min
Seat: 97A
From: Los Angeles International
To: Munich Franz Josef Strauß
Date: March 2024
PRICE BREAKDOWN
Total Price: EUR 790.74 + EUR 104.00
Total Routing: VIE-YYZ-LAX-MUC-VIE
Booked through: United Airlines Website
Cost includes: Economy Class Ticket including one checked bag, excluding seat reservations on other airlines (Air Canada VIE-YYZ seat reservation: EUR 43.00, Lufthansa LAX-MUC seat reservation EUR 61.00)
Booking made: September 2023
VIDEO BREAKDOWN
00:00 - Introduction
02:28 - Intro
03:13 - Los Angeles Airport
05:01 - Boarding
06:29 - Cabin and Seat
09:09 - Inflight Entertainment
10:40 - Holzkern (Sponsored Segment)
12:38 - Taxi and Take Off
14:53 - Dinner Service
17:00 - Inflight
18:01 - Breakfast Service
19:01 - Conclusion
21:17 - Landing
21:58 - Outro
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I've read a research paper on aircraft noise, the A380 is more than 3db quieter than the B787 during cruising, and approx 2db quieter than the next quiet aircraft the A330. The A380 is the only aircraft which I can fall asleep after boarding, unaware of taxiing and take off, and in deep sleep until it is hours into the flight. I will always prefer airlines that operate the A380 where possible.
B737-8s are perfectly sleepable during takeoff, you learn to adapt over time
@@idontexist1681tell me you are a masochist without telling me you are a masochist…
Actually the 787 is more quiet than the a330, I think you mean the a350. We're the 330 is more quiet is vs the 777 or the neo
@@sergiolaurencio7534 No, I did not mean the A350. I merely quote what I read from a research paper. They measure sound level at different location of each aircraft type and get an average reading.
In years past, I've done many a SYD-LHR-SYD round trip on many a type (including one on a Brittania Airways 9-across 767...) in cattle class. Nothing has ever come close to the A380 for quietude and general comfort. I should add that every A380 flight I took was with Singapore Airlines which might have a bearing on my opinion.
You're doing an entire series on A380 flights? That's awesome!!
I've flown on A380s 4 times so far. All of them were long haul flights in economy and they were the best flying experience I've had by far. Very low noise level, smooth flaing, great services...just great. Airline were SIA, LH and QF.
Mind you, I haven't been flying anywhere since 2017 since all my flights were due to special occasions or a study abroad.
Watching your videos make me want to go somewhere again, hehe.
Lufthansa is a terrible airline and will always be.
I flew on this exact same plane from MUC to JFK last September, also in the upper deck (98K). It was by far my best economy experience to date. Although the hard product was a bit dated, especially the IFE, the service was incredible, offering hot towels on multiple occasions during the flight and being absolutely attentive all the time. I didn’t really expect much from Lufthansa but they really delivered!
I‘m really happy that Lufthansa brought back their A380‘s, during the pandemic no one thought that this happens 😁 Directly as the first tickets were available, I flew first class from Munich to Boston and it was awesome, I love the A380, it’s such a great plane 😍 Unfortunately, Lufthansa’s cabin is already outdated and I hope they will renew the cabin in the future and that we see these birds in the sky for looooooong time ✈️
The Airbus A380 was my first introduction to personal entertainment systems when I first flew it via Qantas in September 2011 (I remember it was springtime Down Under when we arrived) from LAX to Sydney, Australia. Before then, my last international flight was with my family on a Northwest Airlines Boeing 747-400 in June 1994 from Tokyo-Narita to Honolulu, and then from Honolulu to Seattle-Tacoma, back when that plane was brand new. And the entertainment systems we had then were these overhead television screens for the masses -I think they inserted VHS tapes into those. Also an innovation in those days.
I always thought I was the only one who loved planes
My breakfast on Lufthansa economy from Cape Town to Frankfurt , was absolutely awful , a roll with cheese & raw pepper was disgusting plus coffee. That breakfast in that video is far better than my breakfast
when did you fly on the route?
@@ole_6349 Good point. Airlines change catering arrangements regularly and it will depend on the route, travel class and so on.
Let's not forget the vegetarian wrap that Felix got between Sao Paulo and Frankfurt, where there was just a wrap and piece of cheese inside.
Ngl, Lufthansa is weird. They can be abysmal at times, but great in others.
Lufthansa is very hit or miss with their meals
@@ole_6349 june 2023
How nice to see the old yellow Lufthansa logo on the tail. I’ll never understand the decision to get rid of something so recognisable
And timeless
I find the new livery to look much cleaner and more modern than the old one, but I still agree that it looks very iconic
The A380 is magnificent, and flying on this plane is unforgettable.
14:40 I had increased the volume of my headsets to try to hear the engines better the scream caught me 😂
Flew Lufthansa to NYC and back a month ago, service in Economy was flawless. Glad to see LH returning to their former high standards. Also, yes, definitely reserve seats in the A380 upper economy, it almost feels a bit like Premium Eco.
This was a very good flight. Good to see LH come roaring back.
Thanks to your previous videos I just splurged on upper deck window seats for my kid and myself on our upcoming OZ101 & 102 flights. Never purchased seats before, but at €12 each, each way you’ve convinced me that it was a fair price. (Very gratifying to see that you are also a Peak Design enthusiast).
This is the best Y class zone in the A380's cabin. The last compartment on the upper deck. A sort of private lounge!
Great video! Love to see the A380
More trip reports please!🙏 Awesome video!
Always love the humor of David!
I completely agree with you. I just flew LH on MUC-DEN and was surprised by the improved service. I would recommend taking the A350 for a modern hard product. I’ve only flown the A380 on British Airways ORD-LHR, and its IFEs were probably even more outdated than this. But it does have mood lighting.
One of the problems with A380 is that it requires a minimum of 3000m runaway length(the same issue applies to the 747-8) This would mean in practice that some airports would need to extend their runaways in order to be able to operate the A380. The inability to operate on a number of airports as they are, plus the fact that it is hard to find routes that would constantly
fill an A380 throughout the year.
There are more than enough airports that can accommodate the A380 and many are even pretty slot restricted. The problem is getting them full but there are several big cities you can connect where this does work. The fact that are still that many flying shows you that despite the push to point to point there are still enough fat routes that require big planes.
@@FalconX88 To be honest there are routes where you will always have enough passengers to fill in an A380.On almost any flight I took between Europe and North America (US and even Canada), the plane was jammed packed even in the off season period. But the thing is that a company will have to buy an aircraft specifically for these routes which they do not seem to be willing to. Also for Airbus I imagine they have to have a minimum volume of orders in order to keep an aircraft model in production. If they only get one order in a blue moon they will drop the model all together(and I guess this is one of the reasons why A380 has been discontinued).The fact that the "hub and spoke" model that Airbus thought back in the days it will become dominant, was not actually a such a great success also played a role(the direct "point to point" model had far more success than the 2 or more legs flights via a hub).
Awesome video, I love how Lufthansa still has 747s, A340s and A380s
Thank you for the video, David!
The storage boxes are a really cool feature! Not getting why LH had to install the USB ports at the bottom of the arm rest, though. 😂
Yeah, right? Sometimes I wonder who makes those design decisions and thinks it’s the best place to put a USB port of all the plenty location this port would have fitted a thousand times better. And even, who on earth approves these kind of design decisions.
or the overhead light switch on top of the armrest where you would have your arm while sleeping...
@@marcd6897 I think this was not a LH decision, more something from the seat OEM. In other Aircrafts, they have the Safran Rave with USB directly at the screen.
@@axelbr403 yeah, probably. But then as a seat manufacturer, why on earth would you think that this is a good position. 😂
@@marcd6897 Yes, agree with you😀
Good To More A380 Back In The Skys.Great Video And Info
I had the chance of flying on the little upper deck economy cabin in the BA 380 in 2017, and never again economy class has been the same for me. The comfort was unparalleled with that bin next to me. But as a noise and vibration engineer, what blew my mind the most was the silence in the cabin, worlds apart from the older gen 737/320s and only close to the new gen A220s when sitting in front of the engines.
Happy to see that LH are bringing the hot towel service in long-haul! They used to have it pre-pandemic but it’s basically the first thing in the service they removed.
Nice video always!!
Super happy they are back ❤
Thank you for the excellent review. Your channel definitely features first-class production quality and detailed information.
I’d never thought I’d hear a glowing review of Lufthansa in 2024 lol… but to be fair, I have seen a few more good reviews than in recent years. If anyone has flown them long-haul recently in economy, I’d love to know what they’re like. I have a trip planned for end of this year and they still come across as either “holy crap, this is awesome!” and “wtf, avoid Lufthansa if you can” 😅 Not much in between so I’m a bit uneasy, but the possibility of flying on their A340-600 should make up for any bad soft product 😊
I traveled with them from Bangkok to Munich last on the A350 and thought they did a very good job and the flight crew were attentive even if the flight were basically full. I think there were about 2 seats that weren't booked. The food in the evening were good for economy with some nice fresh fruit and good bread for breakfast.
What an amazing video man! Flew the LH A380 in 2015 and loved it! Liked!
Absolutely fantastic trip report David!😸
Nice review, I’ve always enjoyed the upper deck eco seats on A380s too
i remember my first ever trip aboard a lufthansa a380 last year. the flight attendants truly are first-rate. they even let me inside the cockpit to speak with the pilots (as an avgeek, no small matter). lufthansa will always have a special place in my heart ❤️
I love when Simply Aviation drops a New Video ❤
I sat on this exact seat in this exact plane when flying from jfk to MUC last July
Admittengly, i flew last year late august with lufthansas A340 on economy with extra leg room to new york and having the need for a specialized meal, those were served first(really thoughtful), service was availble through the entire flight, and even the stuartesses who were substatuting for others spoke german and the infotainment system was already really good(more modern on my return flight). Im a person who really doesnt like to sleep on atlantic over routes so having the possibility of also having a commodity of snacks and drinks situated, ready for use, was more than i was expecting from them at that time and since i really also dont want to disturb others or even the crew made it a really nice experience, highlighted by the fact of me going to ask for coffee and whilst chatting, they made a freshly brewed coffee in front of me, and we all had a nice chat. I still see some issues for lufthansa on their short to medium flights, but it has gotten better and is almost at the level of pre 2019 but their product for long hauls is really good imo compared to KLM and BA
0:48 Love that shot of the Lufthansa a380 parked with the Emirates one taxing behind it.
This is a particularly well put together video! Your narration script felt both more conversational and more analytical, and I'm looking forward to more of the A380 series. I'm only bummed that my name scrolled by lightning-fast at the end of the video this time, haha.
I love you Simply Aviation hope u reach 1 mil by end of the year
I saw one of those at Newark!
That new Rent a Car Center looks beautiful. I've been to the one in Las Vegas and it was a sight to behold - that one looks double the size!!
I always love selecting the upper deck economy section of the LH A380. This is the only option I would consider if I have to fly Lufthansa without upgrading to Premium Economy.
To be fair, food is not great, cabin crew always neglected this section but the privacy and the ambience of the upper deck economy is always worth it and it compensates the lackery of the Lufthansa experience.
6th here! about to watch it but i can guarantee that it will be awesome as always. love from Australia :)
Dear Simply Avaiation, you were my childhood, i always enjoyed your videos since 2017.Thank you for my childhood.
Your flight reviews never get old ❤
I recently flew Lufthansa from Munich to Bangkok in Premium Economy and just a few Days Later Eva Air from Bangkok to London (also Premium Economy) and Lufthansa was miles better. Service was way better with the small snack before the meal serviz and a Pre flight drink. And apart from the appetizer the meal was also better.
A380 series? I’m here for it🎉
Another great trip report David, thanks for posting. The A380 is very a impressive aircraft. The service and catering looked particularly good. 😊
I also flew Munich Bangkok on the A380 and it was a dream come true.
Great video
Captain Juergen Raps would be proud
Excited to fly on an A380 for the first time this June, on Lufthansa! I think you should also cover Singapore Airlines A380 in Economy Class, as they have updated their interiors since you’ve posted about their A380!
Such a cool experience you have onboard the Lufthansa A380. Long live the King👑
10:40 Nice ANA livery there
Nice vid nice work🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I want the good old flights I don’t like so much Brutally honest review
Looked a pretty good trip, probably one of the most positive Lufthansa economy long haul reports I've seen for some time, the cabin and IFE was certainly showing it's age, BA &Lufthansa have both anounced major refurbishment schemes for their 380s so hopefully these aircraft are going to be in service for many years to come .
My FAVORITE aircraft even more than the 747! Been on 2 A380s all by Thai Airways from NRT to BKK and back. The quietest and least turbulent flight I ever took. I was in Economy in the back row on the lower level and it didn't feel cramped at all on a full flight. Plus there were so many lavatories 1 was always available at all times without having to wait.
Unfortunately Thai Airways retired their A380s for good when the downturn hit during the pandemic.
Hi David, thanks for the great content, as usual. I'm glad to see the channel is ever expanding fast with those reports coming. Keep up the work !!
Flew on the Lufthansa A350 from Montreal to Munich in february and it also lacked the universal power outlets, wich surprised me considering the age of the plane.
Very good review again however! Keep up the good work!
Lufthansa is among the best airlines I have ever flew on I had a 16 hour flight from Frankfurt to Singapore in Lufthansa’s economy seat on their airbus A380 and it was amazing
16h from Frankfurt to Singapore?
Great flight, finally A380 back to Lufthansa fleet. And yeah finally some improvement at onboard service, especially meal.
Oh man what a beautiful plane I really want to fly with this mountain at least once in my life ❤
Banger video
Really enjoy this video. I am looking forward for other A380 series. By the way I also fried Quotas A380 between Hong Kong and Sydney during February, really enjoyed both journeys.
At least they played the safety video..
Those Holzkern watches are beautiful.
Great report as always! Do you plan on testing out Lufthansa’s new Allegris cabin ?
Always been a pleasure flying Lufthansa. I have simply 1 question:
For the wifi inquires, Does it include also on the 747s? I am only asking this because i am flying them in the summer season to either Frankfurt or Munich from Toronto. If anyone can let me know that'll be great! and as always amazing video!
David, in the description you have forgot the flight time
Great trip report! Fly in September with Lufthansas 747 from Frankfurt to Miami, my fav. Grüße aus dem Burgenland!
Will always love the A380
❤❤❤❤ In & Out Burger! Thanks for mentioning Supulevda Blvd!
Cant wait for the etihad a380!
Lufthansa A340 has universal power outlets and modern entertainment systems without that stupid box. I flew from IAD to MUC yesterday on one of their A340's in economy, experience was excellent
Yes, but they will not change it anymore in the A380, as this is only a temporary solution.
Great Video, but why don't you check how much db are in the cabin. Then it is easy to see how quiet the plane is inside.
I love the A380 and I’m so happy it’s making a comeback. I hope that they one day will make the A380neo
i just watched the korea airlines video iknow its old but as a korean in eroupe iam thinking of going to korea so it really helped
Amazing videos your the goat 😊😊
how have u watched the vid if it was released 5 minutes ago and its 22 mins long?
The food looks good.
Do try Proud Bird by LAX sometime! More variety and a nice view of the arrivals on to the south runways (25 L & R)
That watch is a killer... Looks for good on you.. I've just visited the website and will be ordering some too. TY
I flew Lufthansa Singapore to Frankfurt on the A380 and it is still one of the most memorable trips I've taken
By far my favourite aviation series, Brutally honest. Much love and appreciation 🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶
Please review ultra long haul Qantas with a before and after Project Sunrise series! ❤😊
Tysm for this flight report! Will be flying from IAD to MUC in June. Paid 50€ for 96A. Have flown A380 before but never on the upper deck, I‘m super excited 😊
I love flying on A380s 😍
Im wondering if Lufthansa will debut their Super jumbo on their Munich - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and Frankfurt/Munich - Singapore routes
They did operate them MUC to BKK through the „season“ for South east Asia. But stopped doing so towards end of march. As the main season is over for Thailand etc. they switched them to the more in demand routes like LAX. I would expect to see them back on MUC-BKK towards the end of this year
I think they will to Bangkok for the upcoming winter season from October, like they did last year. As for Singapore, their remaining A380s are busy flying to the US which is an important market for LH. I don’t see them returning to Singapore with A380s. Plus, they’re flying the next biggest type they have, the 747-8i. Love from Singapore ❤️
Damn bro love the upload schedule
Wow. It's better than my AF econ class LAX-CDG
Hello good sir, I will start by saying I ❤ the A380 and what you said about the engines and the noise, Its very true, I've taken note of that also and how effortless it takes off. Very comfortable aircraft also, umm....its nice that Lufthansa has made some changes to their meal service and customer service is also on point. I will have to complain about the economy class product starting with the IFE that makes me think of the now outdated IFE system Emirates had on their A340 around 11 years ago and even they have moved on and modernised their product, of course Emirates has retired their A330/A340 a while back now. The seats could use a revamp/refresh also, of course people will say that I'm not being fair comparing Lufthansa to an accomplished world class Airline like Emirates, ok what about Condor then, Even on Condor's now retired B767 the IFE was much nicer, I might not have flown on Condor recently, but during my time working with the company handling agent, I have got the chance to check out Condor's cabin, even if it is brief moment. It was quite nice.
love the new intro
Huh. That's odd, Lufthansa is actually good now. On a side note, the airline should really update their Economy class on the A380.
wow i just woke up to a new Brutally Honest video
Someday I want to fly on an A380! My favourite plane!
Totally agree with the "German Safety Video"😀 But there is at least for the new Allegris Cabin also a new Safety Video, it was posted a couple of days ago on the LH channel. This is much better. Not sure if they will change it for the other aircrafts as well. Nice to see the improvements in Eco, it looks good now. But still, Eco cabins in all existing aircrafts except A350 and 747-8 will not change in the future, all the Aircrafts will be exiting the fleet.
Most comfortable aircraft I've ever traveled on.
17:16 lol "While I was on the toilet...."
I have spotted Lufthansa Jumbo in LA 2 days ago and in Boston a month ago
I managed too see a departing A380 when landing on MUC from FCO. Too bad I didn't have my phone
Do they leave beverages or snacks on the galleys during the flights?